DP World has taken delivery of the first of three new Mobile Harbour Cranes at the Port of Tartous.
This marks the first major investment under the company’s 30-year concession agreement with the Syrian Government, signed last year.
The first crane arrived on 29 June, with two further units due by August. Each crane can handle approximately 2 million tonnes of cargo annually.
Once all three are operational, they are expected to lift the port’s overall cargo-handling capacity by around 40 per cent, allowing it to accommodate larger vessels, cut vessel turnaround times, and handle greater volumes of containers, bulk cargo and breakbulk shipments.
The upgrades form part of DP World’s broader $800 million investment programme for Tartous, which spans infrastructure upgrades, modern cargo-handling equipment, digitalisation and operational improvements aimed at supporting Syria’s trade growth and economic recovery, while positioning the port as a competitive regional and international gateway.
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Fahad Al Banna, Chief Executive Officer of DP World Tartous, said: “The arrival of the first of our new Mobile Harbour Cranes marks the first major milestone in the transformation of the Port of Tartous. This is the first of a series of investments that will enhance the port’s capacity, efficiency and reliability, enabling us to better serve our customers and support Syria’s growing trade needs.
“By investing in world-class infrastructure, technology and our people, we are creating a modern gateway that will strengthen supply chains, attract new trade opportunities and contribute to the country’s long-term economic recovery.”
Alongside the new equipment, the programme includes training and skills development for local employees, aimed at building technical capabilities, embedding operational best practice and creating sustainable long-term employment at the port.
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